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DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has organised a retreat on Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together senior ministry leaders, subject matter experts, and representatives from strategic partners to review the results of the AI maturity assessment and launch the ministry’s new AI plan. The new AI plan focuses on six key areas: Financial Foresight, Smart Operations, Data Governance, ...

DUBAI / WAM MSCI Inc, a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA), the emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), is in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, effective as of the market ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of fully integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, is the official enablement partner for the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates – a flagship platform driving the UAE’s transformation into a global industrial hub. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research (SCHESR), presided over of the first meeting of the SCHESR, which was held on Wednesday at the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre. In presence H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has delivered strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. It reported a net profit before tax of AED133.3 million, marking a 19.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024 as a result of strong underwriting and investment performance. ADNIC swiftly completed its integration and rebranding efforts following ...

DUBAI / WAM Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced several new ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Space Agency is awarded the “Future Fit” Seal for its flagship Space Data Centre—an innovative national initiative that is revolutionising digital infrastructure to support the UAE’s space ambitions. This recognition is granted by the UAE Government Development and the Future Office to federal and local government projects, which enhances the UAE’s readiness for the future. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the regulatory framework governing the petroleum products sector, a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), headed by Dr Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs, undertook an official visit to the Republic of Singapore. The purpose of the visit was to explore leading ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Wednesday announced that its shares have been selected for inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index after successfully meeting the MSCI’s established eligibility criteria. The inclusion will take effect on June 2. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index serves as a benchmark for the performance of prominent large and mid-cap ...